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A few hours change in sleep patterns might not seem like a big deal. But for
members of the Navy's silent service, it could have major implications. The Navy
has given commanders the green light to change submariners' sleep schedules, so that they more closely resemble life above
the ocean's service. Now, sailors' work days will begin every 24 hours, instead of
every 18 hours. Lt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for the submarine force, told Federal
Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp what prompted the changes.